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benghazi is a city that we defended. how could we not have known that based on the instances that we are hearing about now that something might happen on 9/11? it was a massive failure of intelligence which is a possibility. the state department thought it was operate nothing a benign environment that it didn't need to gather intelligence and i am worried, it is more likely the latter explanation and it speaks to a world view that is flawed. ip supported overthrowing gaddafi once he threatened with terrorism. but who do you replace him? here 18 months after it started. the writ of the central government does not run country wide. there is it a risk of fralmentation and terrorist will take root in the meditarianium. and this is spreading in the region. and we don't understand what the risks are. president likes to say gaddafi is overturned without any american casulties. there is an un envoy to talk to president assaud. he killed 20,000, of his own people. does the un really think he will help us with this? >> the envoy m
benghazi is a city that we defended. how could we not have known that based on the instances that we are hearing about now that something might happen on 9/11? it was a massive failure of intelligence which is a possibility. the state department thought it was operate nothing a benign environment that it didn't need to gather intelligence and i am worried, it is more likely the latter explanation and it speaks to a world view that is flawed. ip supported overthrowing gaddafi once he threatened...
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benghazi is a city that we defended. how could we not have known that based on the instances that we are hearing about now that something might happen on 9/11? it was a massive failure of intelligence which is a possibility. the state department thought it was operate nothing a benign environment that it didn't need to gather intelligence and i am worried, it is more likely the latter explanation and it speaks to a world view that is flawed. ip supported overthrowing gaddafi once he threatened with terrorism. but who do you replace him? here 18 months after it started. the writ of the central government does not run country wide. there is it a risk of fralmentation and terrorist will take root in the meditarianium. and this is spreading in the region. and we don't understand what the risks are. president likes to say gaddafi is overturned without any american casulties. there is an un envoy to talk to president assaud. he killed 20,000, of his own people. does the un really think he will help us with this? >> the envoy m
benghazi is a city that we defended. how could we not have known that based on the instances that we are hearing about now that something might happen on 9/11? it was a massive failure of intelligence which is a possibility. the state department thought it was operate nothing a benign environment that it didn't need to gather intelligence and i am worried, it is more likely the latter explanation and it speaks to a world view that is flawed. ip supported overthrowing gaddafi once he threatened...
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con sool lat in benghazi. terrorist strike was carried out with precision in two separate waves. the terrorists were heavily armed and not only rocket propelled grenades but mortars, as well. also new this day, we warn you this footage is graphic. we can show you ambassador chris stevens body being found by looters and being dragged through the streets in benghazi following the storming of our consulate there. a still photo of that horrific moment. you can also make out this photo has a body gash, you can see it on stevens head. in light of the developments about the coordinated nature of the attack and announcing what the reality what our ambassador went through. this white house was misleading you the american people in the wake of this tragedy. they first denied it was a terror attack. now, they say it was an obvious terror attack. we have a president dodging questions about lack of security at the consulate and u.s. ambassador has been caught lying. each and every passing day it's more and more clear that the only way the president knows how to defend his actions is to distor
con sool lat in benghazi. terrorist strike was carried out with precision in two separate waves. the terrorists were heavily armed and not only rocket propelled grenades but mortars, as well. also new this day, we warn you this footage is graphic. we can show you ambassador chris stevens body being found by looters and being dragged through the streets in benghazi following the storming of our consulate there. a still photo of that horrific moment. you can also make out this photo has a body...
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personnel at benghazi airport. now, the associated press talked to a doctor who claimed to have treated ambassador stevens. we are going to show you now a picture of him when he was apparently unconscious in the consulate compound. turn away if you are slightly squeamish, this is a picture of ambassador stevens. we're putting it up right now. we have shown that to some of our medical a team here. they say it is not -- looking at him there, it's not inconsistent with the libyan doctor's claims that he died from severe smoke inhalation but the same time it's not definitive. and you can also clearly see a significant looking gash on ambassador stevens' head there whatever the cause of death, he died doing a job he loved. as is hauntingly obvious when you look back now at a state department announced video announcing his appointment as ambassador to libya. look at this. >> my name is chris stevens, and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. i had the honor to serve as the u.s. envoy to the libyan opposition during the r
personnel at benghazi airport. now, the associated press talked to a doctor who claimed to have treated ambassador stevens. we are going to show you now a picture of him when he was apparently unconscious in the consulate compound. turn away if you are slightly squeamish, this is a picture of ambassador stevens. we're putting it up right now. we have shown that to some of our medical a team here. they say it is not -- looking at him there, it's not inconsistent with the libyan doctor's claims...
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the ambassador is typically in prip polly not benghazi. it is tough to say. i think it was predetermined. >> should the consulate been beefed up ahead of time given the warnings we mhave had? >> i think anybody in my profession or the security profession in general would have said the security needed to be beefed up. the history of violence there and the threat that consulate faces. >> thank you for having me. >> they already beefed up the marine de patchment. there's unrest across the region. retired four star general jack keen wonders what he believes. so fys to have you on board. thank you so much, sir. >> good to see you. >> you have had some radical players. is it possible to reason with them and possible for the president to talk to them and say this is what the american people want? is any one listening or the people that count listen or there are so many rouge players there it doesn't matter? >> every muslim country has a radical islamic movement inside of it. the governments have radical i gos lambists vying for power more control, et cetera. after 3
the ambassador is typically in prip polly not benghazi. it is tough to say. i think it was predetermined. >> should the consulate been beefed up ahead of time given the warnings we mhave had? >> i think anybody in my profession or the security profession in general would have said the security needed to be beefed up. the history of violence there and the threat that consulate faces. >> thank you for having me. >> they already beefed up the marine de patchment. there's...
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there were at least 4 attacks in benghazi. why are they -- do you think they are being disingenuous or kind of spinning or do you think they are outright distorting the truth? >> they are outright distorting the truth. this can be an incredible jimmy carter moment for president obama. when you go back university of cairo they show policy of appeasement. we have not stood up and had a clear defined policy we have emboldened our enemies and confused our allies. you saw the reaction from prime minister netanyahu. this came down to a mission for them. the last thing they cannot afford to have is also to see the week on foreign policy. >> what do you think going forward. how does this impact the election going forward. >> i think the american people don't want to once again relive the spector of jimmy carter in those days of the iranian hostage incident. we know the leader of hess bowl law his ran and israel law is already calling for more protests we know where they stand as far as their relationship with israel. they are in serio
there were at least 4 attacks in benghazi. why are they -- do you think they are being disingenuous or kind of spinning or do you think they are outright distorting the truth? >> they are outright distorting the truth. this can be an incredible jimmy carter moment for president obama. when you go back university of cairo they show policy of appeasement. we have not stood up and had a clear defined policy we have emboldened our enemies and confused our allies. you saw the reaction from...
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he went to benghazi while the fight was still going on. came in on a cargo airplane and lived in constant danger until it was over. he moved to tripoli and set up our embassy there which was very rude amount terry. the libyan people liked and admired him. i can't tell you what a wonderful man he was, and i had the opportunity to spend time with him, including the day of the libyan election when hundreds of thousands of libyans celebrated and by the way elected a very moderate government. i can't tell you how sad and how much we mourn for his family. there is also sean smith and two others who have not been identified yet who also were sacrificed. >> you know senator the timing is weird and tashing this to rage over a movie on mohammed is weird. what do you think? >> i think it is important is to recognize what was done in the attack in benghazi was an organized terrorist attack, people with heavy weapons people with rpg's. it was a planned orchestrated terrorist attack. in cairo it was a mob insighted by these people that hate america that
he went to benghazi while the fight was still going on. came in on a cargo airplane and lived in constant danger until it was over. he moved to tripoli and set up our embassy there which was very rude amount terry. the libyan people liked and admired him. i can't tell you what a wonderful man he was, and i had the opportunity to spend time with him, including the day of the libyan election when hundreds of thousands of libyans celebrated and by the way elected a very moderate government. i...
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agents are on the ground in benghazi. we have a couple of sources saying otherwise. everyone agrees that the tough security situation is going on in this country and that city making for tough detective work. the latest word from the libyan authorities is that 25 suspects are in custody concerning the killing. finally, we had our producer on the ground in benghazi put a question to some locals about 9 idea of u.s. spies in their midst according to their report. you could be surprised at the reaction they got in terms of that question. they said they had no problem. they do not have too much respect if the institutions of the government and no respect for the extremists around them. back to you? >>shepard: thank you, and we go to an author, filmmaker, and author of "the world's most dangerous places." it is about survivor nfl -- information on the worried's difficult places. >>guest: the reality is a terrorist group assassinated the ambassador and raised the flag of jihad over an embassy in benghazi. hillary clinton is trying to spin this as something to do with the f
agents are on the ground in benghazi. we have a couple of sources saying otherwise. everyone agrees that the tough security situation is going on in this country and that city making for tough detective work. the latest word from the libyan authorities is that 25 suspects are in custody concerning the killing. finally, we had our producer on the ground in benghazi put a question to some locals about 9 idea of u.s. spies in their midst according to their report. you could be surprised at the...
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i don't think we know enough about that attack in benghazi. it looks to me as though it was a coordinated, well-informed and well-planned attack. they took advantage of the protest that was being mounted. i think the protest itself, most people don't know about this video and haven't seen it, and they are being told about things that they really don't know. i think it has been used by our terrorists and enemies to commit acts against the united states. i don't think it's the real reason for the acts. megyn: andy card, always great to get your perspective. thank you for being here. president obama is set to speak on the mideast crisis in less than an hour. you will see that in less than an hour. it's a busy afternoon. 4g lte has the fastest speeds. so let's talk about coverage. based on this chart, who would you choose ? wow. you guys take a minute. zon, hands down. i'm going to show you guys another chart. pretty obvious. i don't think color matters. pretty obvious. what'sretty obvious about it ? that verizon has the coverage. verin. verizon.
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consulate in benghazi that killed u.s. ambassador chris stevens and three others. >> arthel: republican vice presidential nominee paul ryan is campaigning in florida. meanwhile, vice president biden holding an events in new hampshire. >> rick: gruesome scene in western mexico. officials saying they have found seven mutilated bodies in a part of the country plagued by battles between various drug gangs. >> arthel: iran's president on his way to the united states right now. he boarded alain in tehran bound from new york city where he will address the u.n. general assembly meeting on tuesday. rick leventhal is live in jerusalem. >> war will occur, it's just not clear where or when, according to iran's top military commander who says his army is ready and israel will be destroyed if it attempts to strike iran's nuclear facilities. these warnings come as iran's president, ahmadinejab, makes his way new york tore the -- for the u.n. general assembly. ahmadinejab denies reports that his country is building an atom bomb, claiming
consulate in benghazi that killed u.s. ambassador chris stevens and three others. >> arthel: republican vice presidential nominee paul ryan is campaigning in florida. meanwhile, vice president biden holding an events in new hampshire. >> rick: gruesome scene in western mexico. officials saying they have found seven mutilated bodies in a part of the country plagued by battles between various drug gangs. >> arthel: iran's president on his way to the united states right now. he...
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ambassador in benghazi, libya. we're now being told that mitt romney, governor romney will speak about this and 9:35 this morning. we will bring you those comments when they come in. in the meantime speaker boehner is now also talking about this. he is condemning the attacks on americans in libya including the u.s. ambassador, christopher stevens. the speaker says this, quote, we mourn for the families of our countrymen in benghazi and condemn this horrific attack. 11 years after september 11th, this is a jolting reminder that freedom remains under siege by forces around the globe who relish violence overfree expression and terror over democracy and that america and free people everywhere must remain vigilant in the defense of our liberties. that from speaker boehner just moments ago. bill: it is quite remarkable in 24 hours how quickly foreign policy can come to the for front because there is this story that ed henry mentioned moments ago. israel ratcheting up the u.s. on taking a tougher stance against iran on th
ambassador in benghazi, libya. we're now being told that mitt romney, governor romney will speak about this and 9:35 this morning. we will bring you those comments when they come in. in the meantime speaker boehner is now also talking about this. he is condemning the attacks on americans in libya including the u.s. ambassador, christopher stevens. the speaker says this, quote, we mourn for the families of our countrymen in benghazi and condemn this horrific attack. 11 years after september...
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martha: yeah. >> and the capital of the jihad in libya is benghazi. in fact, we brought qaddafi in from the cold so to speak not only because of his abandoning the nuclear weapons program but because he was giving us valuable intelligence on jihadists in his own country. now, you know, for whatever reason we jumped in on their side in a war that, there was no provocation against the united states but we have to know this is a as dangerous a place as it gets on the planet for americans. martha: initially we were told it was about the video. then there was also reporting that, they were interested in having the blind sheikh released. which i think most people believe is not a possibility. but isn't all of that just sort of giving a reason to sort of an underlying current and a bigger issue here? >> yeah, you're absolutely right. you were good enough to mention my book, and that is exactly what spring fever is about. the dominant islam of this region of the world is islamic sue premise i am. in their ideology the west is perceived as the enemy. they're t
martha: yeah. >> and the capital of the jihad in libya is benghazi. in fact, we brought qaddafi in from the cold so to speak not only because of his abandoning the nuclear weapons program but because he was giving us valuable intelligence on jihadists in his own country. now, you know, for whatever reason we jumped in on their side in a war that, there was no provocation against the united states but we have to know this is a as dangerous a place as it gets on the planet for americans....
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this is turning not something short of benghazi-gate. i wish you were at the briefing that took place. it was the most senseless, worthless briefing i ever attended. at this juncture we have four americans killed. one was widely known and highly respected individual. the media knows more about what happened than we do and we want answers. senator demint and i introduced a bill two weeks ago to get to the bottom of this. it was blocked. i will say this is now turned into a very bipartisan concern. it is my understanding today that all members of the foreign relations committee both democrats and republicans are asking the administration for answers. so this is now something that certainly could never be colored as partisan. these are concerned senators and house members who want to see, want to know what's happened and for some reason this administration is not coming forth. i want to say one other thing. secretary clinton, while there have been political difference, no question, one of the things that i think most people have appreciated
this is turning not something short of benghazi-gate. i wish you were at the briefing that took place. it was the most senseless, worthless briefing i ever attended. at this juncture we have four americans killed. one was widely known and highly respected individual. the media knows more about what happened than we do and we want answers. senator demint and i introduced a bill two weeks ago to get to the bottom of this. it was blocked. i will say this is now turned into a very bipartisan...
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then the red cross in benghazi came under attack in august. they insist the 9/11 was in response to a privately made video posted on youtube in june that though found offensive. here is what part of the president said about it. >> there is no religion that condones the targeting of innocent men and women. there are no excuse for attacks on consulates. we will not tolerate efforts to harm fellow americans. >> the body of chris stevens and three others killed in the attacks were brought back to andrews air force base yesterday. white house has been saying there is no information to suggest this was plea planned attack. the republican can chairman of the house intelligence committee isn't so sure. >> there is no high degree of confidence that it was or was not premeditated. there are still analysts who disagree from our civilians agencies and department of defense agencies. i still have a lot more questions to say definitively it was just a spontaneous event. >> molly: the obama administration says it asked google to look at the video and make su
then the red cross in benghazi came under attack in august. they insist the 9/11 was in response to a privately made video posted on youtube in june that though found offensive. here is what part of the president said about it. >> there is no religion that condones the targeting of innocent men and women. there are no excuse for attacks on consulates. we will not tolerate efforts to harm fellow americans. >> the body of chris stevens and three others killed in the attacks were...
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consulate in benghazi planned by a pro-al qaeda group? al qaeda praised the attack yet to take responsibility for it though. was it another spontaneous anti-american protest like we're seeing all over the world following a similar outbreak of violence in cairo? also, just one day before those deadly attacks in benghazi, al qaeda leader ayman al-zawahiri issued a message announcing the killing of the network's number two leader by u.s. drone strike back in june, calling for revenge. was that the motive? chief intelligence correspondent catherine herridge following everything live from washington. >> reporter: jamie, good morning. according to the president of libya's interim assembly more than 50 people are under arrest for the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi with the blame falling on the al qaeda affiliate in north africa. as fox was first to report thursday a leading suspect is ansar al-sharia trying to establish a islamic state in eastern libya. they blame fighters from somalia and algeria for the assault. foreign fighters is c
consulate in benghazi planned by a pro-al qaeda group? al qaeda praised the attack yet to take responsibility for it though. was it another spontaneous anti-american protest like we're seeing all over the world following a similar outbreak of violence in cairo? also, just one day before those deadly attacks in benghazi, al qaeda leader ayman al-zawahiri issued a message announcing the killing of the network's number two leader by u.s. drone strike back in june, calling for revenge. was that the...
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jenna: we're waiting for fbi to get into benghazi. we're being told that the security situation is not secure enough for them to go in. something about that doesn't make sense. we're the most powerful nation in the world yet the fbi can't go into benghazi? why? >> when qaddafi fell the militias are providing security throughout the country and throughout different regions in the country. there is no strong central libyan army. john mccain and i went to libya months ago and came back, listen, spend all your time and attention building a national army to replace these militias, defang these militias. so you had a situation in benghazi where there was no police force or national army and the militia is filling in the vacuum. so our number one goal should be to try to create a national army in libya to bring about security. the fact that our embassy was exposed should be no surprise. it was attacked in the past. it was a prime target for terrorists to come after and we had almost no security there. jenna: why do you think the president an
jenna: we're waiting for fbi to get into benghazi. we're being told that the security situation is not secure enough for them to go in. something about that doesn't make sense. we're the most powerful nation in the world yet the fbi can't go into benghazi? why? >> when qaddafi fell the militias are providing security throughout the country and throughout different regions in the country. there is no strong central libyan army. john mccain and i went to libya months ago and came back,...
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consulate in benghazi. steves and others had gone there to try to evacuate american and libyan workers after a mob descended on the building protest ago u.s.-made internet video they felt defamed the prophet mohammed. libyan leaders initially blamed the video. they apologized for the attack a short while ago n. a written statement, president obama said of ambassador season, quote, chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the united states throughout the libyan revolution he selflessly served our country and the libyan people and our mission in benghazi. stevens was a career diplomat from northern california, extensive experience in the middle east and north africa. he spoke arabic and french, deputy chief of the u.s. mission from 2007 to 2009. he was the envoy to the transitional national council which was the predecessor, if you will, to the libyan government now and served as ambassador since may. secretary of state hillary clinton said of stevens, quote, he risked his own life to lend the l
consulate in benghazi. steves and others had gone there to try to evacuate american and libyan workers after a mob descended on the building protest ago u.s.-made internet video they felt defamed the prophet mohammed. libyan leaders initially blamed the video. they apologized for the attack a short while ago n. a written statement, president obama said of ambassador season, quote, chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the united states throughout the libyan revolution he...
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in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith live to serve, first in the air force and then at the state department. he knew the perils of his calling from his time in baghdad. in benghazi, he surely thought of his children and he laid down his life for us all. today, sean is home. chris stevens was everything america could want in an ambassador, as the whole country has come to see. a first went to the region with a young man in the peace corps during the revolution. he arrived on that cargo ship. he believed in libya and his people and they loved him back. in benghazi, he laid down his life for his friends. , libyan and american and for us all. today, chris is home. 4 americans, four patriots. they loved this country. they chose to serve its and served it -- serve it and served it well. they had a mission and they believe in it. they knew the danger and they accepted it. they did not simply embrace the american ideal, they lift it -- lived it, the
in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith live to serve, first in the air force and then at the state department. he knew the perils of his calling from his time in baghdad. in benghazi, he surely thought of his children and he laid down his life for us all. today, sean is home. chris stevens was everything america could want in an ambassador, as the whole country has come to see. a first went to the...
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thousands of libya storming militia buildings in benghazi and setting them on fire and a revolution to get rid of the militants and quad quatted. and fbi agents are investigating whether the attack on our consulate was an inside job. rough weather a concern out west. high alert as lightning and high winds spark new fires and fuel the fires that are burning. severe flooding in alaska and the governor declaring a state of emergency forecasters are watching tropical storm mirian out in the pacific. i am harris faulkner. now let's get you back to huckabee. >> when republicans critize obama care democrats come up with responses like these. >> i searched in vain for the republican health care bill because the have no alternative. >> they will see the republican alternative which i am sorry to say is nonexistent. >> shrill voices of opposition are ratched yup loudly spreading fabrication and fear and remarkably silent when asked to produce ideas of their own. >> i don't know what they do. 131 days they would have a sound. that is the sound of their plan. they don't seem to have one. >> thank
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security have been tighter at that consulate given the history of terror activity in benghazi? >>guest: obviously we did have a strong security presence and, unfortunately, two of the four americans who died in benghazi were there to provide security. obviously it wasn't sufficient in the circumstances to prevent the overrun of the consulate. this is among the things that, obviously, will be looked at, as the investigation unfolds --. >>chris: could it have been stronger? >>guest: is why we have upped our presence in tripoli and other parts of the world. chris, we have to see what the assessment reveals. obviously, there was a significant security preparation defending our consulate and our other facility in benghazi and that did not prove sufficient to the moment. >>chris: ambassador rice, thank you very much for coming in today and discussing the fast-moving developments in that part of the world. >> next, the head of the house intelligence committee with the latest on who was behind the debtly attack on our >> chris: there are still more questions than answers about the >>ch
security have been tighter at that consulate given the history of terror activity in benghazi? >>guest: obviously we did have a strong security presence and, unfortunately, two of the four americans who died in benghazi were there to provide security. obviously it wasn't sufficient in the circumstances to prevent the overrun of the consulate. this is among the things that, obviously, will be looked at, as the investigation unfolds --. >>chris: could it have been stronger?...
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benghazi, and egypt. benghazi, the attack that led to the ambassador's death. >> i join everyone being sad about the loss for the united states and the dedicated servants abroad who do so much for our security. in a way i'm surprised it took this long. there has been so much unrest and i hope there is an ability to prevent anything happening tonight or tomorrow or the next few days when the things are delegate. things have been delicate for a year-and-a-half. this is an amazingly sweeping set of changes throughout the broader middle east. not to say everything was done correctly in benghazi. i don't know that. not to say anything else about procedures that were followed. but in a way i'm struck that it took this long for something of a tragic nature to happen given what is going on. >> bret: the new libyan government stepped up. they had many statements out today. not only the ambassador that you saw there, but a paper statement and a number of officials out. the egyptian government hasn't said much at al
benghazi, and egypt. benghazi, the attack that led to the ambassador's death. >> i join everyone being sad about the loss for the united states and the dedicated servants abroad who do so much for our security. in a way i'm surprised it took this long. there has been so much unrest and i hope there is an ability to prevent anything happening tonight or tomorrow or the next few days when the things are delegate. things have been delicate for a year-and-a-half. this is an amazingly sweeping...
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we are now -- we now know, we had three days warning on benghazi. on the anniversary of 9/11, don't you think you ought to beef up security at our embassies? >> yes, and i am disgusted by it. >> we have 6 trillion in new obama debt and no jobs. is that more important or mitt romney, the second he decides to say speak out because our embassy is breached -- >> and they did. >> and our playing is burn. >> what you are really upset about, sean -- >> i'm upset about the media and their lack of objectivity and fairness. >> you are you be set about the numbers that were it is closed with romney. they are generally private, with all due respect to both sides. >> i believe in redistribution. >> that's what president obama said when he -- a long time ago when he gave a speech in 1998. >> go ahead and roll your eyes. >> i'm trying to figure out what this debate is about. >> it's the dally caller but youren intro was about the daily caller. >> i mentioned benghazi. did you pay attention? i mentioned all of it. >> can i please finish? did you, my opponent here,
we are now -- we now know, we had three days warning on benghazi. on the anniversary of 9/11, don't you think you ought to beef up security at our embassies? >> yes, and i am disgusted by it. >> we have 6 trillion in new obama debt and no jobs. is that more important or mitt romney, the second he decides to say speak out because our embassy is breached -- >> and they did. >> and our playing is burn. >> what you are really upset about, sean -- >> i'm upset...
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ambassador stevens had one in benghazi. two navy seals were doing something else when they came to the defense of their fellow americans. they were not assigned to the ambassador. he had one person in an incredibly dangerous environment. >> so basically he was sitting duck? >> some of the reports we heard that the ambassador's position, his location was betrayed by the libyan security guard, loyal to terrorist outfit. it shows how bad it was. >> so so do you think the administration can be too trusting, there is freedom in libya, khadafy is gone and just think nothing like this would ever happen? >> absolutely. unfortunately it's probably true not only in the context of libya take the invasion of embassy in cairo where our flag was put up and al-qaeda flag was put up. egyptian government didn't fulfill its obligations but the embassy was sending out messages as we recall trying to appease the demonstrators. i think this mindset permeated the administration and the state department. i think that was one of reasons that our a
ambassador stevens had one in benghazi. two navy seals were doing something else when they came to the defense of their fellow americans. they were not assigned to the ambassador. he had one person in an incredibly dangerous environment. >> so basically he was sitting duck? >> some of the reports we heard that the ambassador's position, his location was betrayed by the libyan security guard, loyal to terrorist outfit. it shows how bad it was. >> so so do you think the...
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three others killed in tuesday's assault in benghazi. susan wright says evidence shows it was spontaneous and not planned but mike rogers says it's too soon to tell and that classified information, quote makes you stop for a minute and pause. and they disagree over whether the protests were sparked by the online video or by deep-seated anti-american sentiment. >> we're very vigilant. we are of the view this is not an expression of hostility in the broadest sense toward the united states or u.s. policy. it's approximately a reaction to this video. it's a hateful video that had nothing to do with the united states. >> if we all decide to rally around the video as the problem we are going to make a serious mistake and i think we're going to make diplomatic mistakes if we think that is the only reason people are showing up at our embassy and trying to conduct acts of violence. >>> rogers says there was too many coin denies including the anniversary of 9/11 and use of rockets and military coordination in the attack. in the view of the ambassa
three others killed in tuesday's assault in benghazi. susan wright says evidence shows it was spontaneous and not planned but mike rogers says it's too soon to tell and that classified information, quote makes you stop for a minute and pause. and they disagree over whether the protests were sparked by the online video or by deep-seated anti-american sentiment. >> we're very vigilant. we are of the view this is not an expression of hostility in the broadest sense toward the united states...
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he did not refer to what happened in benghazi as terror. he sent the ambassador out five days later to say it was about a spontaneous protest. >> here is the thing about john mccain. >> judge jeanine: let's talk about obama. obama the president will not even use the word terror. he was before the united nations this week and gives a speech and talks about the hateful video six times and doesn't use the word terror. lit me finish the question. >> you know what -- >> in connection with the attack in benghazi. isn't that a little weak? >> but here is the thing. president obama he was president when we got bin laden. he has taken out the leadership of al-qaeda. >> judge jeanine: it doesent matter. he is admitting now that al-qaeda hit us in north africa. >> he is in campaign mode, everybody and he doesn't want by using the word terror it means we are not as safe as we were before 9/11 and he doesn't want to use it because he wants people to think we are still safe so he blames it on the film. how can you debate that? >> they talke talked about
he did not refer to what happened in benghazi as terror. he sent the ambassador out five days later to say it was about a spontaneous protest. >> here is the thing about john mccain. >> judge jeanine: let's talk about obama. obama the president will not even use the word terror. he was before the united nations this week and gives a speech and talks about the hateful video six times and doesn't use the word terror. lit me finish the question. >> you know what -- >> in...
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on thursday jade scarny said it is it self evident that what happened in benghazi was a terrorist attack the president said this on the spanish language net work uni vision. >> what we have seen something that we have seen in the past where there is an offensive video or cartoon directed at prophet mohamed and this is obviously that is used as an excuse by some to carry out inexcusable violent acts directed at westerners or americans. >> now, i have said it before and let me say it again. i am not saying it lightly or sensational. your government lied to you. there is no doubt what so ever that there was intelligence and information that led to the clear conclusion that something brewing. on september 4thlet a. a letter was post indeed the jerusalem post on september 11 itself specifically said something was brewing that might happen to the embassy in egypt. the number two security official in libya, had sent word three days before to the united states that they feared that there would be an uprise possible attacks on americans in libya. the idea that it came from a youtube video is irer
on thursday jade scarny said it is it self evident that what happened in benghazi was a terrorist attack the president said this on the spanish language net work uni vision. >> what we have seen something that we have seen in the past where there is an offensive video or cartoon directed at prophet mohamed and this is obviously that is used as an excuse by some to carry out inexcusable violent acts directed at westerners or americans. >> now, i have said it before and let me say it...
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agent has been to the consulate on benghazi, because of security concerns. those are just some of the new and shocking information we have for you tonight on the rapidly evolving story. here is chief intelligence correspondent catherine herridge. >> reporter: two sources tell fox news that within 24 hours of the assault on the u.s. compound in benghazi, the evidence pointed to a terrorist attack carried out by al-qaeda. the u.s. intelligence community had strong leads to indicate the affiliate in north africa, working with a second group that ceased to establish islamic state. "no one believes that mortars and the rpgs were work of mob. no one. " >> it was a terrorist attack. >> reporter: asked when he reached the conclusion the defense secretary was vague. >> day after, or -- >> it took a while to really get the feedback from what exactly happened at that location. >> reporter: in addition to c.i.a. assessment before the acta, security in libya was deteriorating. in august, a defense department report on the rise of al-qaeda in libya there was another warni
agent has been to the consulate on benghazi, because of security concerns. those are just some of the new and shocking information we have for you tonight on the rapidly evolving story. here is chief intelligence correspondent catherine herridge. >> reporter: two sources tell fox news that within 24 hours of the assault on the u.s. compound in benghazi, the evidence pointed to a terrorist attack carried out by al-qaeda. the u.s. intelligence community had strong leads to indicate the...
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what does he think really happened in benghazi? you will hear from the libyan ambassador, coming up. this country was built by working people. the economy needs manufacturing. mhines, tools, people making stuff. companies have to invest in making things. infrastructure, construction, production. we need it now more than ever. chevron's puttg more than $8 billion dollars back in the u.s. economy his year. in pipes, cement, steel, jobs, energy. we need to get the wheels turning. i'm proud of that. making real thin... for real. ...that make a real difference. ♪ for real. ...that make a real difference. why let constipation stry miralax.? mirlax worksdifferently than other laxatives. it dws water into your colon to unblock your system naturally. don't wait to fe great. miralax. irksz in just hours, they are expecting an explosion of anti-american protests after friday prayers. leyland viter is live in cairo. leyland? >> reporter: good evening, greta. from here, it is 4:15 in the morning in cairo. and still, the volleys of tear gas an
what does he think really happened in benghazi? you will hear from the libyan ambassador, coming up. this country was built by working people. the economy needs manufacturing. mhines, tools, people making stuff. companies have to invest in making things. infrastructure, construction, production. we need it now more than ever. chevron's puttg more than $8 billion dollars back in the u.s. economy his year. in pipes, cement, steel, jobs, energy. we need to get the wheels turning. i'm proud of...
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benghazi time. assuming we don't die tonight, we saw up with of our, quote/unquote, police that guard the compound taking pictures. >> the reports of complicity and there are many, with the libyan guards assigned to guard the consulate, also suggest to me this was premeditated. >> at 9:35 that night, sources tell fox news a mob 100 strong many of the members armed gathered at the compound gat gates. not there to protest video. they began shooting and reached perimeter in minutes. >> the attack began and eed and escalated over several hours. >> a lot of commander and control, indirect fire, direct fire. there was especially a stop for some period of time. in the fighting. then reengaged at an another location. >> arson broke out quickly. obama administration said only three people were inside the consulate at the time. ambassador chrissteins, sean smith and security officer idene oven, the only one of the three to escape. he was later badly wounded in the second battle at the safe house and the "wall
benghazi time. assuming we don't die tonight, we saw up with of our, quote/unquote, police that guard the compound taking pictures. >> the reports of complicity and there are many, with the libyan guards assigned to guard the consulate, also suggest to me this was premeditated. >> at 9:35 that night, sources tell fox news a mob 100 strong many of the members armed gathered at the compound gat gates. not there to protest video. they began shooting and reached perimeter in minutes....
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arwa damon has more now from benghazi. >> reporter: the revolution began in benghazi and now it's starting once again in benghazi to evict these extremist militias. he was just telling us is that the people inside, they believe must have heard that the pro-democracy demonstrators were coming because by the time they arrived, they found no one. they were able to go in and take control. we are seeing the pro-democracy people of benghazi literally reclaiming their city from the extremist militias. there was an initial sense of euphoria, people saying that this is the real libya, cleansed of extremists by its own people. but the situation quickly turned sinister. >> we have five left. >> be careful. >> bottom of the road there. >> there. >> over on the left-hand side. >> reporter: there is gun fire. this is the second location. just on the other side of this wall is the second location that we are told is being struck tonight, but contrary to what we witnessed at the first place, here there seems to be something of a gun battle going on. we are hearing sporadic gun fire as well as other small
arwa damon has more now from benghazi. >> reporter: the revolution began in benghazi and now it's starting once again in benghazi to evict these extremist militias. he was just telling us is that the people inside, they believe must have heard that the pro-democracy demonstrators were coming because by the time they arrived, they found no one. they were able to go in and take control. we are seeing the pro-democracy people of benghazi literally reclaiming their city from the extremist...
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but basically the same it was this spontaneous group in benghazi. it got out of control and evolved and turned deadly. >> in fairness, i'm sure the fairness who attacked didn't like the video but i don't think that is the issue. this was a premeditated terrorist attack. there is so much confirmation of that now. the only benefit of the doubt i can give is they lock themselves to such -- they really did shoot first and aim later with this response. not just, maybe not obama but the entire administration. now they are trying figure out how to walk back from it without looking like they jumped the gun. i don't know how they do that. >> bret: the president was asked about this today. do we have the sound bite? we don't have it yet. was asked about it in univision specifically. why wasn't your administration better prepared with more security? at the consulate? it was a long, long answer. he didn't ever answer the question. he came back to what we have seen over the last week, week-and-a-half is something we have seen in the past. offensive video. cartoo
but basically the same it was this spontaneous group in benghazi. it got out of control and evolved and turned deadly. >> in fairness, i'm sure the fairness who attacked didn't like the video but i don't think that is the issue. this was a premeditated terrorist attack. there is so much confirmation of that now. the only benefit of the doubt i can give is they lock themselves to such -- they really did shoot first and aim later with this response. not just, maybe not obama but the entire...